In Update 68, I provided an overview on the High Court ruling in relation to the ability of sole directors to make decisions on behalf of their company in relation…
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What To Expect at a Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) Hearing
Divorce is the legal dissolution or termination of a marriage and making the decision to opt for a divorce is not an easy one – it is an upsetting and…
What Can We Do if We Don’t Agree on Which School Our Child Should Attend?
Many parents will be faced with the process of applying for a place at a school for their child but what happens if both parents don’t agree on the same…
Commercial Update 80 – What or Who is the RoE?
You may or may not have heard of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022. This was an act rushed through Parliament at break-neck speed on the back of…
Spire Solicitors LLP Celebrates Legal 500 Success
The Legal 500 UK 2023 Rankings highlight Spire Solicitors LLP excellence and dedication to legal services. The legal directory has once again recognised Spire Solicitors as a recommended firm for…
Spire Solicitors LLP Shortlisted for NNLS Excellence Awards 2022
Spire Solicitors (Spire) are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in two categories in this year’s NNLS Excellence Awards. Sarah Fiddy, Associate Solicitor within the Wills, Tax and…
What Are the New Stamp Duty Rates?
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has unveiled a package of tax cuts today, including cutting stamp duty land tax (SDLT) rates in England and Northern Ireland for some buyers. What Are The…
Organ Donation Week – Do Your Family Know Your Wishes?
This year, Organ Donation Week runs between the 19th – 25th of September. The campaign is designed to raise awareness about organ donation and transplantation. While most of the UK…
How Can Mediation Help Me?
Mediation takes place when the parties are attempting to resolve a dispute but require assistance from a third party. By involving a neutral third party, there is a new way…
Facial Recognition – What is the law?
In July this year, the Co-operative convenience store chain was found to be using facial recognition technology across stores in the south of England, leading to complaints being filed to…
Commercial Update 79: Resolving Shareholder Disputes – How Does It All Work?
This week, a quick overview on shareholder disputes and the possible options open to the parties. When making decisions, shareholders vote on them and in most cases, a meeting of…
School’s Out as Holiday Pay Ruling Lands
Holiday pay for those who work only part of the year and have no contractually set hours should be calculated on the basis of average earnings, the Supreme Court has…
